Belgium is the holy land for a beer lover. It's hard to even put into words how much impact this country has had in the beer economy. The influence of Belgian styles of beer can be found in modern breweries all over the world. Beer is such an iconic part of Belgian culture that it... Continue Reading →
The Netherlands is often overshadowed when it comes to beer, being bordered by Belgium and Germany, but in recent years it's seen a craft beer boom. From historic giants like Heineken and Grolsch, to the more up-and-coming independent microbreweries, there's no shortage of good beer in the Netherlands. Here are all of the brews I... Continue Reading →
When I went to New Orleans back in March, I had so much on my to-do list that I didn't have much time to visit breweries (I know - unusual for me!) The only actual brewery I visited was Crescent City Brewhouse, but I still did quite alright sampling a variety of local craft beer... Continue Reading →
My fall road trip through West Virginia's eastern panhandle was full of so much beauty: historic sites, quaint towns, rolling mountains and plenty of fall foliage. But no trip of mine is complete without a brewery visit (or several) and I certainly got a taste of some great West Virginia brews. Here are the beers... Continue Reading →
In November of 2021 I finally took a road trip to the town of Frederick, Maryland, which I have always wanted to visit. It's a charming little artsy town in western Maryland full of Civil War history and beautiful scenery along the Carroll Creek that runs through its core. I had a great time exploring... Continue Reading →
Sitting in Abe's on Lincoln in Savannah, a local told me that the brewery scene in Charleston was even better than Savannah (read about the Savannah beers I tried!), which excited me even more for the second half of my Low Country adventure. The brewery scene in Charleston is quite robust, with several breweries concentrated... Continue Reading →
Savannah might be known for its ghosts and history, but you can also get a good taste of the city by diving into the local craft beer scene. Here are some of the great brews I tried while visiting this amazing city. Moon River Brewing Company Moon River Brewing Company is a combination of two... Continue Reading →
Continuing my beer tour of western Tennessee (check out my other post on Nashville beers), here are the local craft beers that I tried in Memphis! Ghost River Brewing Company After a headache of a bus ride from Nashville to Memphis, my first stop had to be food and a good drink. Along with a... Continue Reading →
When you think Tennessee, probably the first alcohol to come to mind is whiskey, and if you're visiting Nashville you'll surely find it there. There are a number of local distilleries, and the famous Jack Daniels Distillery is a doable daytrip from Nashville. But for the beer-drinkers out there, Nashville has plenty to offer too.... Continue Reading →
San Antonio's history is mostly known for its Spanish colonial period and the Texas Revolution, but woven into the city's rich history and culture is the art of brewing, an art which has seen a recent rejuvenation with the appearance of new craft breweries. German immigrant William Menger opened the city's first brewery on the... Continue Reading →
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